Main Idea
Inferencing
Summarizing
Cause and Effect
Random
100

What is the main idea of a story?

The main point or message the author wants to convey.

100

What does it mean to make an inference?

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.


100

What is summarizing?

Giving a brief statement of the main points of a text


100

What does cause and effect mean?

A cause is why something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.


100
What is Miss Gurney's Favorite Color?

Pink

200

Read this paragraph: "The sun was shining brightly, and the children were playing outside." What is the main idea?

The children are enjoying a sunny day outside.

200

 If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, what can you infer about the weather?

It is cold outside.

200

How do you summarize a story?

Identify the main idea and key details.

200

What is the cause of a plant wilting?

Lack of water (effect: wilting).

200

When is Miss Gurney's Birthday?

October 18th

300

 How can you find the main idea of a text?

Look for repeated ideas, headings, or the first sentences


300

Read this sentence: "Maria looked at the empty plate and sighed." What can you infer about Maria?

Maria is likely hungry or disappointed


300

Summarize this sentence: "The dog barked loudly at the stranger, warning his owner."

The dog warned his owner about a stranger.

300

Identify the cause and effect in this sentence: "It rained heavily, so the game was canceled."

Cause: It rained heavily; Effect: The game was canceled.


300

What is Miss Gurney's Niece's name?

Magnolia

400

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

It helps us to comprehend and summarize the text effectively.

400

Why is inferring important when reading?

It helps deepen understanding of the text beyond the words.

400

 Why is summarizing useful?

 It helps us remember and understand what we've read.

400

Why is understanding cause and effect important in reading?

It helps us understand the events and their outcomes in a story.


400

What is the Bulldogs name?

Becky

500

Give an example of a main idea from a book you have read.

Answers will Vary

500

Give an example of an inference you made while reading a story.

Answers will vary based on student reading.

500

Summarize a chapter you read last week in one sentence.

Answers will vary based on student reading.

500

 Give an example of a cause and effect relationship from a book you have read.

Answers will Vary

500

Who were the broadcasters on last week's Bulldog Broadcast?

Alaina and Ian

M
e
n
u